On a day quite far from today

There are five stanzas here, three lines each. 8, 12 and 4 syllables respectively. I used this style to create a feeling of inclompleteness, a feeling of something-more-to-do, of promises left to redeem (Please tell me if I failed desperately). And the rhyme is like this: the first two lines of each stanza end in a rhyme, and the last lines of all stanzas end rhyming “you”. Phew.

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The play is done, the curtains close;
The time has come for us to walk away with those
Memories few.

The heart knows not how to forget;
You’ll remain my guiding star as we ourselves set
Onto paths new.

An enduring strength in all pains,
A soothing answer to all questions, there remains
A promise due:

On a day quite far from today,
Across a million miles, your breath in mine shall lay,
If love be true;

Having reached the stars of our prime,
Quite far from the rumblings of the matchbox called Time,
I shall be you.

KISHORE KUMAR

6 thoughts on “On a day quite far from today

  1. You have succeeded beautifully, my friend!! Such a lovely poem! A pleasure to read it. Your talent is unmistakable and remarkable. 🙂

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  2. Well,Went through the veins of your blog. Seems you one ‘sort’ed guy.Would visit and link your blog onto mine.Have a great eveningRupesh

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  3. Thanks a lot Awais, for the encouraging comment..Rupesh, Thanks a lot. Welcome to my blog, and hope you like the stuff you find here.. And one sorted guy?

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